Route

Description

The picturesque port of Elantxobe along the Basque coast, is sheltered on the eastern side of the rugged Cape Ogoño.

It still operates as a fishing port, although it also used by a considerable number recreational craft.

The town of Elantxobe clings to the hillside overlooking the sea. Its steep cobbled streets are worth a visit. (Turismo Euskadi.eus)

Highlight

Coastal sea views.
Views of the village.
Natural pools.

How to get here

By bus (Bizkaibus);

A3513 (Bilbao-Hospital Galdakao-Gernika-Lekeitio)
A3513 (Lekeitio-Gernika-Hospital Galdakao-Bilbo)
A3526 (Gernika-Laida-Laga-Ibarrangelu)

By car:
From Bilbao and San Sebastián, take the A-8 highway to Amorebieta-Etxano, and then continue along the BI-635 to Gernika-Lumo before then taking the BI-2238; finally, continue along the BI-3237; From Vitoria, take the N-622 road, joining the AP-68 to Exit 1 and then take the A-8 to Amorebieta-Etxano, and follow the same route.

Elantxobe (Biscay)

Section 1

From the car park to the Port of Elantxobe

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Section of asphalt and cobblestones from the port parking lot to the breakwaters. It is possible, with caution, to walk in a wheelchair on the four breakwaters; there are no handrails on both sides of the breakwaters.
The highest areas cannot be accessed because there are no access ramps, there are only stairs.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

1,22 km

Pavement

Asphalt and large pavers

Obstacles

Access by Bidekale Kalea; Very steep downward slope, cobbled pavement.
Access through Portu Kalea; This access is recommended due to its proximity to the Port. The highest parts of the port are inaccessible due to the existence of stairs and lack of ramps.
Narrow cobblestone in a port area.
Information panels are not in braille or embossed.

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: No

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No
Are there railings and/or handrails?: No

Indoor space: General features

Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No

Personal care area

Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?: No

Rest zone

Is there a rest area at the reception?: No

Store

Is there one or more stores at the reception?: No

Children’s area

Is there a children’s area at the reception?: No

Exhibition room

Is there an exhibition room at the reception?: No

Exhibition Hall

Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?: No

Interpretive equipment

Are there trails on the section?: Yes

Access

Is there lighting at night?: Yes
Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with staff assistance
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces: No
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls: Yes
Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections: No
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: No

Itinerary

Vertical start signage: No
Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit: Asphalt and paving stones
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: No
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm: No
Minimum clearance height of 220 cm: Yes
Rest areas: Yes
Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation: No
Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature: No
Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other: No
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with no assistance
Unevenness through pedestrian routes: Yes
Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m: No
Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm: No

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: No

Lookout and observatory

Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?: Yes
Accessible connection from the parking, if there is one, to the premises, adapted to current regulations. Unobstructed area with a minimum width of 90 cm, an unobstructed height of 220 cm and a compact floor which allows for wheelchair access: No
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces: No
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls: No
Height of interpretive panel between 45 and 195 cm: No
Interpretative panel features Braille, audio support, graphics, pictograms, etc.: It is an open-air viewpoint.
Eye-catching, clear and short texts with a main title and no more than five key ideas: No

Educational Facilities

Nature classroom

Is there a nature classroom on this section?: No

Recreational facilities

Is there a recreational area on this section?: No

Access

Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: No

Beaches

Is there a beach on this section?: No

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Route - Port of Elantxobe

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